Smooth Transition

Imagine the pressure each of the players who sported a Turlock High girls soccer uniform felt on a damp Turlock Sports Complex field on Wednesday afternoon, as the Bulldogs faced their most dangerous threat of the season in Merced High, and with what many considered the Central California Conference title on the line.

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Wednesday

Turlock splits doubleheader before returning to CCC

There's an old saying in baseball and Del Oro High coach Bret Lachemann may have hit it right on the head.

Hilmar soccer handles Patterson, sits third in league

HILMAR - "Mantê-lo no quadro."

Turlock golfer makes college decision: Simpson University

When Steve Hammell wanted to pick up golf, his father wasn't quick to hand him gloves, a club and a golf ball. The inspiring golfer had to learn the rules of the game first, and that led to actual playing on the course and golf etiquette.

Pitman girls track captures county title

The Pitman High girls track and field team pulled off a stunner on Friday, winning the Stanislaus County Meet at Modesto Junior College over Oakdale High with several top two finishes.

Bulldogs remain positive without injured soccer coach

On Monday, the Turlock High girls soccer team was without an integral member of the program in the past decade.

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Late Friday Swimming CCC • Merced boys 128, Turlock 56 • Merced girls 128, Turlock 55 Monday Boys golf Nonconference • Hilmar 234, Le Grand forfeit Girls soccer CCC • Turlock 3, Golden Valley 1 • Pitman 9, Los Banos 0

Softball rivalry highlights Pitman, Turlock pitchers

By definition, a pitchers' duel is a low-scoring affair with the starting pitchers on both sides allowing no more than a run or two. The term was in full display at the Turlock High softball field, where crosstown rivals Pitman and Turlock met for the first time this season. If it weren't for some clever base-running and key hits by the Bulldogs, Thursday afternoon's showdown might still be taking place right now.

Eagles earn important win over SL rivals

Fueled by a strong outing from pitcher Trevor Starn and timely hitting late in the game, the Turlock Christian High baseball team came away with a 5-2 victory over the Denair High Coyotes at Pedretti Park on Thursday afternoon.

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Late Tuesday Baseball Southern League • TC 6, Waterford 4 WAC • Livingston 4, Hilmar 1 Boys golf WAC • Hilmar 231, Patterson 333 Southern League • Turlock Christian 199, Le Grand 345 Boys tennis CCC • Pitman 9, Atwater 0 • Turlock 7, Merced 2 Girls soccer WAC • Hilmar 13, Gustine 0 Wednesday Baseball CCC • Golden Valley 4, Turlock 3 • Merced 5, Pitman 4 Boys golf Southern League • Turlock Christian ...

Pride baseball blows lead late in game

Fourteen words, 10 seconds, one breath. That was all coach Mick Tate could offer after he witnessed perhaps the most impossible sequence of events in his three decades of coaching. He didn't have many words to say after his Pitman High baseball team blew a five-run advantage heading into the final inning against Merced High on Friday afternoon before allowing eight runs on three hits and three errors to lose 13-10 in the Central California ...

Smallwood’s all-around play gives TC dramatic win

WATERFORD - Don't make Robbie Smallwood angry. If you do, you're bound to see the Turlock Christian High senior baseball player do some incredible things.

Pitman soccer settles for draw against one of CCC’s best

When it was all over, there weren't too many happy faces along the sideline of the Pitman High girls soccer team. Nor were there sad faces. Players changed their shoes and packed up their stuff after a hard-fought day at the Turlock Sports Complex against one of the top teams in the Central California Conference.

Turlock’s Wheeland earns second no-hitter

MODESTO - By the time the extra inning rolled around, Turlock High ace Vince Wheeland was nowhere near tired. Yeah, his face was sweaty after throwing more than 100 pitches at that point, all while chasing his second no-hitter of the season.

Feaver coaches last game as Turlock polo falls to Oak Ridge

Wednesday marked the last time Steve Feaver would coach Turlock High School's boys water polo team. "It was my last game of water polo," Feaver said. Although the Bulldogs played well, the effort wasn't enough to overcome Oak Ridge High School as they fell 12- 9. The loss eliminates Turlock from the quarterfinals of the Division I Sac-Joaquin Section playoffs and will be remembered as the end of a career that spanned 39 seasons. ...

Davis Sr. sinks Pitman polo

Pitman High School's boys water polo team was unable to overcome second seeded Davis Senior High, losing 16-6 in the quarterfinal round of the Sac-Joaquin playoffs Wednesday at Tokay High School. Pitman's Tyler Jamieson scored in the first quarter, giving the Pride an early lead. The Blue Devils responded immediately however, scoring twice before the first quarter was over. By the time the first half came to a close Pitman had scored two more ...

Pitman breezes through first round

The first two sets were a breeze. As for the third set? The Pitman High volleyball players knew they had to stay cool against a Kennedy High team that wanted to capture just one set before a long drive back to Sacramento. The setback, however, was no big deal for the No. 6 Pride, who overcame two late deficits for the 25-8, 25-8, 25-23 win at the Pitman High gym on Tuesday ...

Bret Harte breaks Hilmar volleyball

Hilmar High School's volleyball team suffered a close loss on Tuesday as they battled Bret Harte High in Angels Camp in the first round of playoffs. The game consisted of five sets, which were all won by close margins (22-25, 25-27, 25-22, 25-21, 15-9).

TC volleyball upsets higher-seed Forest Lake

Pride water polo’s fast start results in postseason win

MODESTO - It wasn't much of a challenge, not because Pitman High boys water polo faced a much lesser opponent. It was just that the Pride made it look that way. "Our guys just came out real hot," coach Drew Clute said. That statement perfectly summed up Pitman's performance against Johansen High, the top seed from the Modesto Metro Conference, in the opening round of the Sac-Joaquin Section Division I Tournament ...

Bulldogs water polo stomp over Modesto, enter today’s quarterfinals

MODESTO - In Saturday's Sac-Joaquin Section Division I opening round match against Modesto High, there was a sequence that made veteran Turlock High boys water polo coach Steve Feaver think, "Oh, wow." It happened near the end of the second period, when the Bulldogs were down two defenders. Usually, when a team is on the defensive, the players give up an easy goal. Not this time. Senior goalkeeper Neil Wraske knocked down ...

Pitman, Turlock, Hilmar football set for playoffs

Last week, the Pitman High and Turlock High football teams produced a Harvest Bowl classic. The game ended in the final seconds in the regular season finale. Pitman celebrated joyously after winning 16-13, while Turlock came together for a somber post-game meeting. But now, it's time to move on. The No. 7 Pride (9-1 overall) will host No. 10 West High of Tracy (6-4 overall) at Debely Stadium on Thursday at ...

Hilmar soccer loses in first round

The Hilmar High boys soccer team fell to West Campus High in Sacramento on Tuesday with a final score of 4-1. Although the Yellowjackets didn't consider West Campus to be that good of a team, they were unable to find their footing until it was too late, scoring their lone goal towards the end of the game off David Alves' foot. Hilmar coach Louie Bettencourt attributes his team's loss to "lots of mistakes," a ...

Turlock soccer ends season in quarterfinals

Another close one

Pitman, Turlock football trade jabs in recent Harvest Bowls

For the first few years, the main location of the Harvest Bowl trophy was on the Pitman High campus. But for the last four years, it's been moving from place to place like an unstable sports franchise. Truthfully, the owners of the Harvest Bowl trophy don't do too much to the shiny object. Maybe they'll take a picture with it or show it off from time to time. Other than that, it ...

Turlock tennis stays alive in postseason

By ruling all three doubles competitions, the Turlock High girls tennis team advanced in the Sac-Joaquin Section Division I Tournament after capturing five of the nine matches and topping Tracy High of the San Joaquin Athletic Association. The Bulldogs, the top seeds in the Central California Conference, will face Armijo High of the Monticello Empire League on Monday of next week in the second round of the tournament. Against Tracy, Turlock also ...

THS, TC golfers end season at Masters

STOCKTON - For golfers from Turlock High and Turlock Christian High, their season ended among the best golfers in the Sac-Joaquin Section. At Monday's Masters Tournament, which was set in nice, non-windy weather, Hannah Gong shot an impressive 13-over par 85 to finish as the top Turlock scorer at The Reserve at Spanos Park as her Bulldogs finished with a 466 - not enough to move on - and beating last year's team ...

Coyotes smash Eagles 48-6

In a battle for the coveted Monte Vista Wheel, the Denair High Coyotes grounded the Turlock Christian Eagles 48-6 Friday night at Denair. On senior night, the Coyotes' seniors stepped up their play execution and displayed remarkable athleticism and field intelligence with an emotional performance in their final home game. Coyotes head coach Therion Gregory challenged not only his seniors, but his whole team to play with heart and never give up, ...